SFO Post Utah (ETHICS )

*What does it mean if a person is IMMORAL? - Answer- When someone deliberately violates the accepted principles of right and wrong. *What does it mean if a person is AMORAL? - Answer- Being neither moral nor immoral; not believing in or caring for morality and immorality. -A person can be amoral in one area and not amoral in another area *Psychopath *What are the key components of ethical and moral standards LE should exemplify, both on and off duty? - Answer- -Integrity -Honesty -Values -Standards -Courage -Civility *According to the Utah Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, is it okay to allow political beliefs influence your decisions? (T/F) - Answer- FALSE. (Paragraph 3: Utah Law Enforcement Code of Ethics) "I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities, or friendships influence my decisions." *According to the Utah Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, what does the badge symbolize? - Answer- (Paragraph 4: Utah Law Enforcement Code of Ethics) "I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public truth to be held as long as I am true to the ethics of police service." Read over "THE POLICE CODE OF CONDUCT" once everyday. - Answer- Last page on ETH. 1010 *What are 6 universal components of leadership? - Answer- 1. Credibility 2. Modeling 3. Inspiring 4. Challenging 5. Encouraging 6. Enabling *All of the above. *In regard to leadership in law enforcement, what are 6 components of successful FOLLOWERSHIP? - Answer- 1. Know job expectations 2. Reporting/accountability 3. Support organizational mission 4. Support leaders 5. Challenge the process 6. Encourage peers *What roles would fall under the EXECUTIVE category in law enforcement? - Answer- Chief, Sheriff, Commissioner, Colonel (exe-C-utive= 3's of Chief/Commissioner/Colonel) *What roles would fall under the UPPER MANAGEMENT category in law enforcement? - Answer- Captain, Lieutenant (upper mgmt=2 words/captain&lieutenant=2 words) *What roles would fall under the FIRST LINE SUPERVISORS category in law enforcement? - Answer- Sergeant (Your SGT is your "First Line Supervisor") (i.e. SGT Ivey) *What roles would fall under the LINE category in law enforcement? - Answer- Officer, Deputy, Trooper (WE are the "LINE". No promotions/Entry Level) *What is the purpose of an officers uniform? - Answer- -Symbol of authority -Promotes feeling of safety and order -Easily recognized -Helps gain compliance -Promotes a positive self image Important to how officers carry and conduct themselves What are some ways LE can provide a professional service to their community? - Answer- -Community policing -Problem oriented policing -Conflict resolution -Identify and resolve social issues -Innovation and initiative -Interpersonal communication and interaction *What are some examples of positive leadership and professionalism within the AGENCY? - Answer- -Job Satisfaction -Motivation -Commitment -Loyalty -Pride in organization/job -Productivity *What are some examples of positive leadership and professionalism within the COMMUNITY? - Answer- -Improved Community Service -Greater Problem Solving -Community Satisfaction/Support -Increased Cooperation Define "Police Discretion". - Answer- The ability to choose between arrest and non-arrest solely on the basis of the officers judgment. "Officers judgment" is an assessment of the facts and an opinion formed after consideration of the situation. What are some problems officer's face associated with non-enforcement of the law? - Answer- -Perception of ineffectiveness -Higher crime rates -Under-reporting of crime -Lack of public cooperation -Inconsistency with legislative intent What are some issues associated with aggressive enforcement of the law? - Answer- Perception of: -Heavy Handedness -Harassment -Profiling -Quotas *What are 3 factors limiting officer discrection? - Answer- 1. Public Safety/Welfare 2. Departmental Policy 3. Mandatory Arrest Statutes -Domestic Violence*** -Child Abuse -Ongoing Victimization *What are 3 things that qualify as a definition for gratuity towards LE? - Answer- -Anything of value -Given because of official position -With or without expressed pay/remuneration What are some complications and legal ramifications from receiving both large and small gratuities? - Answer- -May compromise ability to perform job -Ethical compromise -Obstruction of justice -Bribery -Official misconduct -Unfavorable appearance -Expectation of favoritism -Conflict of interest -Policy violations What are some methods to decline gratuities without offending the donor? - Answer- -Set the standard -Cite department policy -Avoid the situation -Be polite and professional *Can your department dictate your activities when you are off duty? - Answer- Yes. Kelley v. Johnson/grooming standards What happened in the Kelley v Johnson case? - Answer- Supreme Court ruled employer's grooming standards did not violate personal liberties, placing burden of proof on employee to demonstrate no rational connection between the regulation and the promotion of safety of persons and property What happened in the Rathert and Zybak v. Village of Peotone? - Answer- Male police officers wearing earrings?1 Yes, and that gives rise to the constitutional issues in this case. Marvin Rathert and Gary Zybak, police officers of the Village of Peotone, Illinois, brought this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 against the Village and various of its officials *What are some methods for reporting officer misconduct? - Answer- -Reporting within chain of command- in accordance with department policy -Chief Executive: Chief, Commissioner, Colonel, Sheriff -County Attorney-for criminal matters -State Attorney General's Office -POST Investigations -FBI *What is the legal basis for reporting and legal ramifications for not reporting officer misconduct? - Answer- -Duty to act -Direct or vicarious liability -Criminal liability -Civil liability What are the negative effects of officer misconduct? - Answer- -Public Embarrassment -Compromise to officers safety -Compromise police effectiveness What are some factors within an agency that can inhibit intervention to report officers misconduct? - Answer- -Peer pressure -Fear of discipline or prosecution -Uncertainty of violation -Adversarial relationship between admin and line officers *Why is EMPATHY important to open mindedness when dealing with all people? - Answer- It allows you the ability to metaphorically place yourself in someone else's shoes. -Treat family like friends and friends like family Why would personal perceptions, values, and beliefs impact your thinking? - Answer- It may cause conflict with other's values and beliefs. What are 5 things to consider when officers try to understand other individual's feelings and behaviors? - Answer- -Age -Race -Gender -Religion -Other things that make us different *In regards to social group membership profiles, what does the term TARGET mean? - Answer- Where the characteristic places you in a position of oppression, discrimination, or less power or privilege. *In regards to social group membership profiles, what does the term AGENT mean? - Answer- Where the characteristic gives you power or privilege. *Individuals and law enforcement officers can challenge their perceptions of others who are different? (T/F) - Answer- TRUE. (ETH. 1040-105) *In regards to POST Mission and Statutory Responsibilities, what does Utah Code 53-6-202 pertain to? - Answer- (4)(a)All peace officers must satisfactorily complete the basic training course or the waiver process provided for in this chapter as well as annual certified training of not less than 40 hours as the director, with the advice and consent of the council, directs.(b)A peace officer who fails to satisfactorily complete the annual training shall automatically be prohibited from exercising peace officer powers until any deficiency is made up. *In regards to POST Mission and Statutory Responsibilities, what does Utah Code 53-6-205 pertain to? - Answer- (2), before a person may be certified as a peace officer in Utah the person shall:(i)successfully complete the basic training course at a certified academy;(ii)pass the certification examination; and(iii)pass a physical fitness test.(b)A person may not exercise peace officer authority until certified. *In regards to POST Mission and Statutory Responsibilities, what does Utah Code 53-6-211 pertain to? - Answer- (17 POST Council Members) The council has the authority to issue a Letter of Caution, or suspend or revoke the certification of a peace officer, if the peace officer: (a)willfully falsifies any information to obtain certification; (b)has any physical or mental disability affecting the peace officer's ability to perform duties; (c)is addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance, unless the peace officer reports the addiction to the employer and to the director as part of a departmental early intervention process; (d)engages in conduct constituting a state or federal criminal offense, but not including a traffic offense that is a class C misdemeanor or infraction; (e)refuses to respond, or fails to respond truthfully, to questions after having been issued a warning issued based on Garrity v. New Jersey, 385 U.S. 493 (1967); (f)engages in sexual conduct while on duty; or (g)is certified as a law enforcement peace officer, as defined in Section 53-13-102, and is unable to possess a firearm under state or federal law Under the Utah Code, where can you find the violations of state or federal statutes, which could result in denial, suspension, or decertification? - Answer- ??? 53-3-220. Offenses requiring mandatory revocation, denial, suspension, or disqualification of license -- Offense requiring an extension of period -- Hearing -- Limited driving privileges.